Sanitary Examination of the Milk Sold at Random Selling Spots

Abstract

Upon the investigations carried out in the regions/marzes of Armenia, it has been disclosed that the organoleptic, physicochemical and microbiological indices of a number of milk samples, sold in different places not intended for their sale, don’t comply with those set for high-quality milk standards; infections with pathogens of brucellosis, tuberculosis and mastitis have been detected in the mentioned samples. Violation of sanitary-hygienic norms set per milk storage and transportation standards can cause food poisoning and toxicoinfections. Thus, it is recommended that food safety inspectorate bodies should impose and implement control over the private milk sale process at random places.